Everything you need to know about induction for BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability

As soon
as you have completed online enrolment, please ensure that you complete the
online medical questionnaire. You will find the questionnaire at: https://s3.plymouth.ac.uk/s3 . Alternatively, you can scroll
down on the induction web page where you will see a link for the Medical
Questionnaire (You must complete online enrolment first). The information is
required solely to enable organisers of field courses, lab work and other
activities you may undertake to be alerted to any special requirements or
precautions which may be necessary.

It is ESSENTIAL that you attend
this introduction session if you wish to be considered for HSE diver training
in the summer vacation of the first year. You cannot take the second year
module option OS207 ‘Scientific Diving’ without completing HSE Professional
SCUBA training. This introduction session will give full details of the
prerequisite requirements and an overview of the HSE SCUBA award. Please note
there are significant costs associated with this module and all students will
need to pass a stringent medical examination.

PALS
fosters cross-year support between students on the same course. In
Environmental Science and Environmental Science and Sustainability, PALS
encourages Stage 1 students to support each other and to learn co-operatively,
under the guidance of trained students called PALS Leaders, from stage 2.
Students will be split into groups and taken by their PALS leader to the
appropriate room:

Group A – Room A102, Portland
Square Building

Group B –
Rom 115, Rolle Building

Group C –
Room 117, Rolle Building

15.15 – 15.45 LABplus Room 707,
Davy Building

Jane Thorning, Senior Technician, LABplus

LABplus is a drop-in facility
mostly used by students from the disciplines of Biological Sciences, Environmental
Sciences, Geography and Earth Sciences. The lab features learning resources and
tasks designed to help you prepare for field and laboratory work.

What are soft skills and why do they matter? Which
do you have already, and how can you develop them whilst at University?

The most
often quoted reason for coming to university is to enhance
your future prospects and to create fulfilling career paths. Find out
about how the Careers and Employability service can support you with this by;
opening your eyes to a wealth of graduate options, helping you to develop
skills and gain experience and providing you with all the practical help you
need, from stage 0 right the way through to postgraduate study (and for up to 3
years after you finish your programme!)

A
representative of the Students’ Union will outline all the extra-curricular
activities you can enjoy, including; sports clubs and societies, volunteering,
and how the Union is the hub of social life whilst studying. They provide your
student support and representation.

A short presentation from your
subject librarian introducing you to the facilities and services of the
University library.

Any time between 09.00 – 16.00
University Card Collection - Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building

You can
collect your University card from Room 015, Ground Floor, Smeaton Building
during the times given above. Your card is used for entry to the Library, some
room entry, handing in coursework etc.

You must
complete online enrolment and upload a photo prior to attending this session.
You will need to bring identification with you to this session. The
preferred form of identification is a valid current passport. Please refer to
our University Card
Collection web page
for further details.
NB: If you already have a card
i.e. because you were previously a student on another course or at a Partner
College, you do not need to attend this session.

19.00 –
21.45 Welcome Party - Graduation Marquee, Plymouth Hoe

The
Welcome Party is your opportunity to meet informally with other students new to
The Faculty of Science and Engineering as well as some current students and
your academic staff.

Additionally, the evening includes a welcome
drink, entertainment and the chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher.

Thursday 19 September 2019

To obtain your fieldwork
equipment pack you need to have (i) uploaded your medical information into S3
and (ii) read the School Safety Handbook and downloaded and signed the
confirmation receipt which you should bring with you.

11.00 – 12.00 Introduction to
Small Group Tutorials
Discover the important role of
the Tutorial Programme and how your personal tutor can support you throughout
Stage 1. Information on which group you are in and which room to go to will be
provided when you complete your record cards.

Please remember that you must
have completed the on-line Computing Services Registration process at least 24
hours before this session. All BSc Environmental Science and BSc Environmental
Management and Sustainability students should attend a class which will
introduce the Computing Services used in the university. It is important that
you attend this class.

Please be aware that some of the University of Plymouth's public events may be attended by University photographers and videographers, for capturing content to be used in University online and offline marketing and promotional materials, for example webpages, brochures or leaflets. If for whatever reason, you or a member of your group, do not wish to be photographed, please make yourself known to staff working at the event on arrival or to the photographer.